Journal Junction for Dec. 15

The reporting of Associated Press, which is representative of that most of the other leftist media, is an absolute affront to the basic principles of journalism: Truth, objectivity and fairness. Reflective of its two front-page articles in Tuesday’s Journal, practically everything they put forth is designed to end the Trump presidency, either through faulting his every move or creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From Martinsburg:

Better work or better products do not change perception; creating a new perception does. That is why marketing commercials are always so cute, entertaining and unique. What perception does the following create? “According to police, the group went into the mine to steal copper wiring and could face criminal charges. One of the searches told CBS News the rescue mission could cost as much as $1 million.”

From Charles Town:

The traitors of the Confederacy lost, period. Why should they be honored when they should have been treated the way traitors should be treated? There is only one rebel cause worth honoring and that is the one from 1776. No kings, no emperors, no czars.

From Rippon:

Oh Boo Hoo to the White House Press. After three years of bashing the President, misreporting facts and denying deserved accolades due, they are upset to not have their own White House Christmas party at taxpayer expense where they could once again snub the president. Some of those upset are saying it is required because of First Amendment.

From Blue Ridge Mountains:

I saw on the news today where the two women that Trump supposedly had an affair with was paid off in hush money. Now this is our president we’re talking about. Why would you think he did something like that?

From Berkeley County:

There is approximately $1 million or more dollars worth of salary at the Berkeley County Board, but yet they can’t seem to get a system where teachers can enter their grades for report cards without taking them home and doing it over the holidays. Perhaps whoever is in charge of getting this system should be reconsidered for another job?

From Shepherdstown:

I noticed on TV that fetanyl is now the No. 1 killer of people and they just found that out from the drug addiction crisis. That is what they were giving my aunt in the nursing home, which is odd now that is is the No. 1 killer among drugs. Beware what your relatives are getting in these nursing homes.

From Martinsburg:

We the members of the GFWC women’s club of Martinsburg would like to thank each and every person that participated in the holiday design show this year at the Holiday Inn. Merry Christmas.

From Martinsburg:

I think President Trump was wonderful going to Bush’s funeral. God made us all different and we’re supposed to respect each other no matter what we do or what we’re for. We’ve got to learn forgiveness and respect. I see a lot of people don’t have that.

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